Nation's interest is supreme, development our mantra: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In a veiled attack on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his comments that ''Bharat Mata ki Jai''and nationalism are being misused to construct a militant and emotional idea of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that few political parties are putting their interest above the country.
Prime Minister made this remark during the Parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, which was attended by all the ministers and parliamentarians of the BJP.
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The meeting lasted for about 45 minutes and the Prime Minister spoke for 15 minutes.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, "A meeting was held under the leadership of Modiji. The Prime Minister said that we are here for the benefit of the country. Modiji said that country`s interest is supreme and development is our mantra," adding that for development there should be "peace, unity and goodwill".